As Donald Trump hailed “the golden age of America” at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, tensions between the US and United Nations were palpable.

The President highlighted “historic trade deals” with the UK and others, and claimed the US was respected “like it has never been respected before”.

There was scattered awkward laughter in the room as he jokingly complained about a broken escalator and teleprompter at the UN – and a lack of marble floors – but UN officials and experts have warned that Trump’s approach to the organisation could lead to a waning of US influence.

Since the start of the year, Trump has moved to slash US funding of the UN, withdrawn from many of its agencies, and ordered a review of America’s interactions with the organisation.

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